PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abe Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Harbor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Goldman
vs
Harbor

190 cm
42
190 lbs
45 - 23 - 0

184 cm
31
193 lbs
22 - 20 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 45 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Abe Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Harbor!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harbor shoots in but Goldman avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Goldman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harbor prevents Goldman from getting back to his feet.
Goldman keeping full guard, as Harbor tries to pass.
Harbor has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $600 fee). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Goldman controls Harbor momentarily but Harbor frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harbor trying to control but Goldman is working from the bottom.
Harbor with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harbor trying to control but Goldman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Goldman pushes Harbor off and scrambles back to his feet.
Harbor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goldman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goldman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abe Goldman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harbor looks for a takedown but Goldman sprawls well.
Harbor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldman moves away.
Goldman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goldman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Harbor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harbor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harbor misses the shot to the body.
Harbor ducks under a wild hook from Goldman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut lands for Goldman. That snapped Harbor's head back.
Goldman throws a lazy right hand but Harbor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Goldman as Harbor shoots in.
It appears Goldman was looking to counter with a kick there.
Abe Goldman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Harbor.
Goldman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Harbor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goldman.
Goldman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Harbor shoots in and gets a takedown into Goldman's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harbor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harbor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goldman looking to control.
Goldman seems keen to control Harbor's posture.
Harbor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Goldman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Harbor is adopting a defensive guard.
Goldman tries to free his leg and advance position but Harbor is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goldman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Harbor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goldman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Goldman is posturing up here but Harbor has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Goldman tries to roll out but it's too tight and Goldman has to tap! Slick submission there by Harbor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Harbor!
A victorious James Harbor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.